Hi, I'm after any advice on the best steps to becoming a vet. GCSE Results B - Biology C - Chemistry C - Physics B - Mathematics B - English Language C - English Literature C - Geography I've applied to do an A level in Biology which is good enough (providing I pass) to apply to do a foundation degree (3 years) in veterinary nursing. If I did all that, and hopefully with good results would it be enough to apply for a veterinary degree? Thanks in advance!https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,11400,11400#msg-11400Sun, 31 May 2026 04:14:16 +0000 Phorum 5.2.23 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,11400,27539#msg-27539 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,11400,27539#msg-27539
I'm currently doing my GCSE's and even though I could, I decided against EBACC. I am predicted an A* in Maths and English and an A/B in Science.

Would this be enough to become a vet?

Yours

J]]> Anon. Veterinary StudentsTue, 26 Jan 2016 21:17:39 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,11400,27523#msg-27523 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,11400,27523#msg-27523 Chloe 111 Veterinary StudentsThu, 21 Jan 2016 21:50:02 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,11400,27517#msg-27517 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,11400,27517#msg-27517 mh Veterinary StudentsWed, 20 Jan 2016 16:07:13 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,11400,27340#msg-27340 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,11400,27340#msg-27340
I am picking my options in a couple of months and I was wondering what I needed to choose.
I have already decided to do triple science but I don't know what else I would need to take.
please could you help me as I would really like to become a vet.

thanks,
Olivia m

PS: what grades would I need in maths/English ?]]> Olivia M Veterinary StudentsSat, 16 Jan 2016 11:03:01 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,11400,27145#msg-27145 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,11400,27145#msg-27145I am currently attending my fourth (out of five) year at my high school (I think you would call it a Scientific lyceum) in Italy and I wanted to apply to a vet university in Scotland.
We do not take GCSES, but just a big final exam at the end of our fifth. I have good grades in science (which includes chemistry, biology and natural sciences), and I also attend maths and physics classes.
I am a few months away from getting my IELTS and I also have a B1 level in French, achieved with a DELF exam.
I'm quite a good student and I think I can achieve the 95/100 required by the universities I am interested in, but I do not have the possibility to carry out a four week working experience as no vet offers it in the area.
I would like to know if I have, by mean, any chances of getting in.
Sincerely,
Lisa]]> Lisa Lonetti Veterinary StudentsFri, 08 Jan 2016 15:29:40 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,11400,22262#msg-22262 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,11400,22262#msg-22262
That's a good start towards your goal of becoming a vet, but your grades will need to be the in the A range rather than B's or C's. You will need Sciences and Maths as your A level studies. Just keep working hard, as you clearly are, and also get as much practical experience with animals as possible. It all helps but doesn't guarantee a palce as vet school because competition for places is always fierce. Good luck.]]> Cathy Wickenden Veterinary StudentsSun, 31 Mar 2013 08:55:21 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,11400,22226#msg-22226 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,11400,22226#msg-22226I am 15 and am completing my GCSE courses .I aim to become a Vet (Pets first then farm animals as a speciality).

I have chosen to take the following courses at GCSE level :
Biology-Predicted A-B -Higher tier exam-Top set class
Chemistry-Predicted A-B -Higher tier exam-Top set class
Physics-Predicted A-B -higher tier exam -Top set class
English-Language -Predicted A-B -Higher tier exam -Top set class
English-Lit-Predicted A-B -Higher tier exam -Top set class
Maths-Predicted C-B -Higher tier exam- second top set class (I am getting a tutor to try to boost my grade)
Welsh-Predicted A-B -Top set class
History-Predicted A-B
Art-Predicted C-B (I realised some way through the course it wasn't for me so whether or not I will pass is in question)

I am taking Geography and I.T next year. I have done some work as a farm hand last spring feeding, Cleaning animals and also delivered some lambs and also keep chickens horses and a dog whom I share responsibility for with my sister.I am in the process of securing a volentry saturday job working with animals .I was just woundering if in your opinion all is in order for me to become a vet.]]> Rhiannon Hucker Veterinary StudentsTue, 19 Mar 2013 17:34:11 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,11400,21632#msg-21632 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,11400,21632#msg-21632
To aim to be a vet you should concentrate on your sciences because you need to aim for high grades in your GCSE's, especially the science subjects, followed by aiming for high grades in science A levels. I dont have any particular recommendation for which University you should try for but there's only a limited number that offer Veterinary Medicine as a course. That's all detailed on www.rcvs.org.uk which is the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons website and gives career guidance details. Good luck with your studies.]]> Cathy Wickenden Veterinary StudentsSat, 08 Dec 2012 10:50:42 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,11400,21625#msg-21625 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,11400,21625#msg-21625 Evie Veterinary StudentsFri, 07 Dec 2012 20:30:28 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,11400,21581#msg-21581 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,11400,21581#msg-21581
Broadly speaking you need to aim for high grades in your GCSE's, especially the science subjects, followed by aiming for high grades in science A levels. For more information visit [www.rcvs.org.uk] where its all detailed.
I see you've got a few years to work on all this yet so good luck with your studies.]]> Cathy Wickenden Veterinary StudentsFri, 23 Nov 2012 11:29:51 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,11400,21572#msg-21572 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,11400,21572#msg-21572pleas reply
thanks :)]]> Annabelle Veterinary StudentsWed, 21 Nov 2012 18:24:18 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,11400,21444#msg-21444 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,11400,21444#msg-21444
Broadly speaking your science and maths A level plans sound fine to me as main subjects. Whilst your core subjects all sound very interesting, I am not in a position to know which one contributes best academically towards your application. I think you do need to be guided by the opinion of universities you are interested in. If they say they don't accept a subject then I guess it means it doesn't contribute to your aim of getting into a Vet School. Remember, those universities are the key decision makers on your application! If the particular ones are of interest to you then I suggest you contact them again directly to ask for more details and current information on the subjects that they will accept. Best wishes.]]> Cathy Wickenden Veterinary StudentsTue, 23 Oct 2012 20:05:46 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,11400,21416#msg-21416 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,11400,21416#msg-21416At the moment I am doing my GCSE's and I am predicted all A* grades. I have been doing work experience alongside this and I have a saturday job at a kennels and cattery.
For my A-levels I am thinking of doing chemistry, biology, maths and psychology. Would psychology be a sensible option to take or will it look like a 'weak' subject on my application? I will most likely drop it after AS level.
Also, I have to pick a core subject that I can drop after AS. My choices are world development, economics, critical thinking and independent study task. I am having trouble choosing between critical thinking and independent study. Our teachers have said that critical thinking is a very highly regarded A-level, but the universities I am interested in (Nottingham and Bristol) both say that they don't accept it as an A-level which is highly confusing! The other option, independent study, looks to be very interesting as you can choose your own topic to research yourself and produce a 5,000 word paper on at the end. I could research something I am very interested in, for example rat genetics and occurrence of tumours, and produce my own dissertation on it. However I can't find any information on this A-level and whether or not vet schools accept it. If anyone can provide me with any information I would be really grateful!
Thanks for reading, Emily]]> theratgirl Veterinary StudentsWed, 17 Oct 2012 20:03:11 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,11400,21372#msg-21372 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,11400,21372#msg-21372
You are certainly planning well ahead and yes you do need to get A level science subjects as you have planned -Chemistry, Biology, Maths or Physics with high grades to get into Vet School. Visit the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons website www.rcvs.org.uk/education for some further information. Work experience with pets and other animals is also very important for experience and because you really need to know if you enjoy being around animals. Your school should be able to help arrange it but you will have to wait until you are a bit older, usually Year10 to be able to do work experience. Meanwhile keep some pets! they are a great way to start getting that experience. I am guessing you probably do that already. Good luck.]]> Cathy Wickenden Veterinary StudentsMon, 08 Oct 2012 21:22:48 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,11400,21368#msg-21368 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,11400,21368#msg-21368 Mae Lavender Veterinary StudentsMon, 08 Oct 2012 20:11:37 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,11400,21337#msg-21337 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,11400,21337#msg-21337
Getting good 'A' level grades are a key factor but not the only thing important thing for gaining a place in vet school. Prior to entry you don't need to demonstrate much in depth veterinary knowledge, but a keen interest and as much experience as possible in working with and around animals can be useful. As a start, many schools run work experience schemes which could offer a student placement at a vet's clinic or other relevent work experience such as at a stables, a kennels/cattery or on a farm. If you demonstrate enthusiasm and can learn skills of working with animals at these types of places over a period of time that all helps and strengthens any application to vet school.]]> Cathy Wickenden Veterinary StudentsMon, 01 Oct 2012 20:45:57 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,11400,21334#msg-21334 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,11400,21334#msg-21334
I would just like to thank you for the above information in helping us in becoming a vet. I would just to ask, what other forms of qualifications would be necessary in ensuring your place in a vet school, other than good grades, and possible work experience in a clinic? With regards to that, is it essential to have certain veterinary knowledge and expertise before helping out at a clinic?

Thank you!

Regards,
Yi Jia]]> Yi Jia Veterinary StudentsMon, 01 Oct 2012 01:44:04 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,11400,21310#msg-21310 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,11400,21310#msg-21310
I'm sorry but I dont think these grades will get you near your goal. There is no apprenticeship to become a vet, It's a university degree requiring high grades for entry, usually 'A's occasionally a 'B' in the science subjects and maths at A level. Some people complete another related science degree before they can gain entry to a veterinary medicine degree. Visit the website rcvs.org.uk/education which tells you more info

This doesnt stop you working with animals though and having a very satisfying career, so keep gaining good work experience as you are already doing. You might be ultimately become interested in becoming a veterinary nurse. There is more info on how to aim for that career at the website bvna.org.uk]]> Cathy Wickenden Veterinary StudentsThu, 27 Sep 2012 11:24:05 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,11400,21303#msg-21303 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,11400,21303#msg-21303 Kellishea:) Veterinary StudentsTue, 25 Sep 2012 09:24:50 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,11400,21261#msg-21261 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,11400,21261#msg-21261 sophierotherforth Veterinary StudentsWed, 12 Sep 2012 18:09:23 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,11400,21260#msg-21260 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,11400,21260#msg-21260
I know I'm a bit weird but I like helping people so i guess thats another reason why i want to be a vet. I hope I have helped rather than creeped you out but I'm sure you'll think back one day and say "I remember that wacko girl that said that crazy stuff..."- or maybe not!

I hope you guys live all your lives to the full. It's not about how you fall down in life, it's how you pick yourself back up again!

Bye!x


P.S~ Don't regret anything you do in life, because in the end it makes you who you are...]]> Animania lova Veterinary StudentsWed, 12 Sep 2012 16:30:35 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,11400,21248#msg-21248 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,11400,21248#msg-21248Im going to choose my GCSE subjects soon and I'm confused on what to choose. I'm thinking of doing
-additional maths,
-the englishes,
-biology,
-physics,
-chemistry,
-art
-a language
along with the ones I have to do. As far as I know I should do well on all of these subjects in GCSE. I'm extremely keen on becoming a vet, since I want to help animals and I don't mind operations etc. I think I could get a job on a farm in a few years, will this help? Will these choices be okay to become a vet or is there a better choice? Also how long is it to study to be a vet in university and is it a difficult course?
Thanks]]> Amy Veterinary StudentsMon, 10 Sep 2012 20:00:43 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,11400,21223#msg-21223 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,11400,21223#msg-21223 Lisa Dawkins Veterinary StudentsThu, 06 Sep 2012 18:06:46 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,11400,21219#msg-21219 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,11400,21219#msg-21219 zacch Veterinary StudentsWed, 05 Sep 2012 23:41:48 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,11400,21217#msg-21217 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,11400,21217#msg-21217 Help? Veterinary StudentsWed, 05 Sep 2012 11:34:20 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,11400,21165#msg-21165 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,11400,21165#msg-21165I'm doing my GCSEs next year and I was just wondering if IGCSE sciences are a good thing.
I am looking to go to an american university on a hockey scholarship. I am also very interested in becoming a vet in the army -like my vet.
I also do ccf at school now and really enjoy it.
I really want to be a vet!!! Also i have done 1 months work experience and have a referance from them. I have only done one third of my maths gcse and i got a C so retaking it next year. The subjects I take are:
maths - higher tier- im supposed to get an A but probably a B
english lit-igcse B
english lang-igcse B
theology - A*
P.E- A
physic-igcse B
chemistry-igcse B trying
biology-igcse A
history -B
french-
latin- want a B

Can you please give me a guide line of what grades i should achieve in all my subjects that would be acceptable.
Also i am 15 !! thank you for your help:)]]> goalie123 Veterinary StudentsSat, 25 Aug 2012 17:00:03 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,11400,21162#msg-21162 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,11400,21162#msg-21162 Anonymous Veterinary StudentsSat, 25 Aug 2012 12:10:18 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,11400,21145#msg-21145 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,11400,21145#msg-21145
Best of luck anyway!!]]> Student Starting 2012 Veterinary StudentsSun, 19 Aug 2012 22:13:45 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,11400,21128#msg-21128 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,11400,21128#msg-21128If this helps, I started my French language GCSE in my 2nd year, and I am finishing+getting my results in this year(3rd year)
Thanks!]]> Evie Veterinary StudentsThu, 16 Aug 2012 17:54:07 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,11400,20418#msg-20418 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,11400,20418#msg-20418 liv Veterinary StudentsFri, 16 Dec 2011 17:01:00 +0000